Tag: shopping
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Ikea after Lockdown
I had to pop over to IKEA for a few home items. Getting inside the store today, similar to waiting to get on a ride at Disneyland. Crowd Control in the New Normal.
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Trends in Menswear
We spoke with fashion Editor in Chief Alex Popov on the upcoming trends in menswear. What to expect?
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Berlin Reopening Thursday
Black and Paper coverage from the capital. Berlin retail is struggling to get shoppers in stores. On Thursday the place was empty. Hopefully, things will get better once restaurants reopen.
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Berlin Reopening April 30th
Still a lack of shoppers at local malls and stores. The air of uncertainty continues to affect buyers after reopening 8 days ago.
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Berlin Reopening-Friday
The city has eased the lockdown but shoppers are staying away from malls. Demand has dissolved. The “New Normal” for the short term means less consumption. What makes it hard to buy? The constant reminders of the Coronavirus. A Mood killer!
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Macy’s,,,, REALLY!
I checked on family members the other day. Like everyone living in a lockdown, I reached out for a long conversation. Thankfully, everyone is OK. Not The Place! The talked shifted to malls and shopping. What happens for the re-openings? Macy’s, the mall staple, when I was young the department store was a first stop. […]
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Fashion Week Conversations
The Fashion Week Tour has started, yet the fashion business becomes more precarious. This year the challenges are too big to bury our heads in the sand. While we sit on rows during shows, mingle with each other over a sparkling wine, the warning bells are ringing louder. Stores Going Wrong Macy’s, the American retail […]